ON THE TOWNS

Published: October 22, 1995

An opinionated guide to cultural and recreational goings-on around the state this week. To submit items for consideration, write to On the Towns, Sunday New Jersey Section, The New York Times, 229 West 43d Street, New York, N.Y. 10036, or send a fax to (212) 556-7219.

MUSIC

ALBERT MUSIC HALL The Pinelands Cultural Society presents "Sounds of the Jersey Pines," a series of Saturday night concerts, through the end of the year. The program features live presentations of bluegrass, country and Pinelands music. Show time, 8 P.M. Admission: $4; $1 for children under 12. 139 Wells Mill Road (Route 532), Waretown. (609) 971-1593.

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY A concert celebrating the life and music of Nicolas Roussakis. Today at 4 P.M. Free. "Mozart Dialogues" explores the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Friday at 8 P.M. Tickets: $10; $8 for the elderly. The Nicholas Music Center, George Street at Route 18, New Brunswick. (908) 932-7511.

WILLIAM PATERSON COLLEGE The Fall 1995 Jazz Room Series continues with Steve Grover and Christine Correa on vocals, George Garzone on saxophone and Frank Carlberg on piano. Today at 4 P.M. Tickets: $9; $6 for students and the elderly. Next week, "The Magic of Swing Street," with the Ed Polcer Sextet. The Midday Artists Series continues with a concert of Indian music. Thursday at 12:30 P.M. Tickets: $3. Next week, the Moscow Chamber Orchestra. The Sizzlin' Saturday series presents "I Won't Dance: Steve Ross Sings Fred Astaire." Saturday at 8 P.M. Tickets: $15-$25. Shea Center for Performing Arts, on the campus, 300 Pompton Road, Wayne. (201) 595-2315.